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AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to operate additional special trains to Kerala during Onam, saying existing services are inadequate. He sought trains from major cities amid heavy bookings and travel difficulties for passengers
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The government informed Parliament that DigiLocker has crossed 72.43 crore registered users with 72.86 crore document transactions in the past three years, while UMANG has 11.66 crore users and 798 crore transactions. Both platforms, part of the Digital India programme, provide paperless, citizen-centric services integrated with Aadhaar, eSign, and API Setu.
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The government held technical discussions with Meta over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled AI-generated content on its platforms. Meta explained its systems and proposed solutions, while officials sought specific measures and results to address harmful content and algorithmic concerns
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The Centre is questioning Meta's global team over the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with discussions focusing on compliance with Indian laws, content moderation, algorithms, intermediary obligations and safeguards against illegal content on the platform
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A BRS delegation led by KT Rama Rao met Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking faster implementation of key railway projects in Telangana and support for reviving the State's Tier-2 IT ecosystem through AI centres, STPI facilities and enhanced digital infrastructure.
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India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train successfully completed a 1,200-km trial, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel. The Ministry of Railways said the zero-emission train showcases India's technological capabilities and strengthens its push towards sustainable rail transport
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Indian Railways has launched a pilot project using AI-camera stain detection technology in select mechanised laundries to improve linen quality. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said blanket cover sheets are washed after every use, while Whito-Meters continue to monitor cleanliness standards
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A BRS delegation met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to include Zaheerabad railway station in the Hyderabad-Mumbai high-speed rail corridor and sanction a bullet train stop, citing the region's rapid industrial growth and strategic importance.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that train timings, platform details and coach positions are available through mobile applications, station display systems and public announcements, responding to concerns over the absence of coach display facilities at certain railway stations
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has retained intellectual property rights for its indigenous hydrogen train technology, enabling future exports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in green and sustainable rail transport
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India's first bullet train will begin phased operations from August 15, 2027, starting with the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced three proposed high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad with major southern cities.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the global semiconductor industry faces a talent shortage of one million and urged India's IT sector to seize the opportunity. He highlighted progress in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics exports and railway infrastructure development
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The Centre will decide on further action against Meta after reviewing its response to a notice over alleged child sexual exploitative and abuse material promoted through Instagram advertisements. Meta has outlined AI-driven safety measures while the government continues scrutinising the platform's content moderation practices
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the Brahmapur–Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express and the Puri–Koraput Express on Monday. The new services aim to enhance intra-state connectivity in Odisha and improve direct rail links between southern Odisha and Gujarat
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch tunnel-boring work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project on Sunday. The project will mark the first use of tunnel boring machines for India's first high-speed rail corridor, including a 7-km undersea tunnel section
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed redevelopment master plans for Borivali, Ambala Cantonment and Mangaluru Central stations. He stressed passenger convenience, minimal disruption to train operations, stakeholder consultations and creation of future-ready infrastructure to handle rising passenger traffic
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India will see rising investments in memory chip manufacturing as demand for AI and data centre storage surges, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, new fabs, design, and equipment manufacturing are planned to boost domestic semiconductor capacity
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The Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit is nearing completion and will soon begin producing 200 modern intercity trains over five years. The trains, designed for short-distance travel, will feature advanced safety systems and eco-friendly technology to improve affordable rail connectivity.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a new Bengaluru-Mumbai train service and announced a future Vande Bharat sleeper route. He highlighted major railway infrastructure expansion in Karnataka, including station redevelopment, suburban rail progress, electrification, and proposed bullet train corridors
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Ashwini Vaishnaw said proposed bullet train corridors could connect Hyderabad with Bengaluru in just over two hours and Chennai in under three hours. The Centre plans major investments in high-speed rail infrastructure, with land acquisition expected to begin shortly.
